Port of Carbonear

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About Port of Carbonear

Established in 1631, Carbonear is a historic harbor on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It overlooks Conception Bay and historically served fishing and shipbuilding industries.

Background
Carbonear is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It overlooks the west side of Conception Bay and had a history long tied to fishing and shipbuilding. Since the late 20th century, its economy has changed to emphasize education, health care, retail, and industry. As of 2021, there were 4,696 people in the community.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
108m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NL
Latitude
47.7333°
Longitude
-53.2500°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5970493 →
Wikidata
Q2937956 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
carbonear.ca →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CACRB
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-3:30
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1631

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Carbonear?

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The approach to Carbonear is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Point of Beach Sector Lighthouse at 2.8 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Carbonear Island (3.5 NM E), Harbour Grace Harbour (3.6 NM S), Harbour Grace Islands (4.6 NM ESE), Green Point (7.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Carbonear on?

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The Port of Carbonear is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Carbonear?

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You can track vessels near Carbonear (CACRB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Carbonear?

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The Port of Carbonear is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACRB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CACRB mean?

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The first two characters, CA, are the ISO country code for CA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Carbonear?

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The Port of Carbonear operates in the UTC-3:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.